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| Abstract Title: | Study of students enrollment pattern and performance gap |
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| Abstract: | This project is inspired by the observation that there seemingly exists a performance gap between on-sequence and off-sequence students enrolled in introductory physics classes. On-sequence students are defined as those who take physics 1 in fall semester, and physics 2 in spring semester, as recommended by their academic program flowcharts; whereas off-sequence students are those who take physics 1 in spring semester, and physics 2 in fall semester. Various factors, such as academic readiness and motivation, are believed to contribute to the performance gap. In this project, research-based instruments, FCI, CSEM and CLASS, are used to study and gauge the factors, with the aim of modifying curriculum design accordingly to address the gap. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Changgong Zhou Lawrence Technological University 21000 West Ten Mile RD Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: 248-204-3657 |
